North Carolina Education Spending Gains Noted by Official
LeRoy Martin executive secretary of the State Board of Equalization told the Rotary club that North Carolina now funds a larger share of public schooling from state sources than any other state. He cited six month term savings and state supervision enabling more teachers without expanding appropriations.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
North Carolina
LeRoy Martin
State Board of Equalization
Rotary Club
Martin
Board of Equalization
General Assembly
Senate
Charlie Chaplin Hospitalized After Fever in Singapore
Charlie Chaplin, the American film comedian, was rushed to a hospital on arrival from Java in Singapore today with a slight fever. He was expected to recover fairly quickly if no complications arise.
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Singapore
Charlie Chaplin
Java
Capudine Claims Quick Relief for Neuralgic Pain
Consumers are told millions find fast relief from neuralgia headaches rheumatic pains and women’s pains by Capudine a liquid formula. It soothes nerves and stops pain without upsetting the stomach and without opiates. Available at drug stores in 10 30 and 60 cent bottles or by the dose at doctors.
Fountain to open state HQ for gubernatorial bid in Raleigh
Lieutenant Governor R. T. Fountain will open the state headquarters for his gubernatorial campaign in Raleigh on April 25 with J. L. Delaney of Charlotte in charge. Charles A. Jones has filed formal nomination papers for Congress on the party ticket in the tenth district.
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Raleigh
R. T. Fountain
J. L. Delaney
Charlotte
Charles A. Jones
Congress
Fey
Durham man sues Barbee and Company for 20716.70
A. F. Duckett of Durham files a suit in Raleigh claiming usurious interest and unauthorized stock sales by Barbee and Company brokers, seeking 20716.70 in damages.
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Raleigh
A. F. Duckett
Durham
Barbee and Company
Slaying of Jack Dees Leads to Grand Jury Probe
Sheriff R. C. Hoover says new angles are being investigated in the January 6 killing of textile worker Jack Dees, with disclosures likely after the grand jury session next week.
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Concord
R. C. Hoover
Jack Dees
Free Ferry Authorized Across Dare County Inlet
The highway commission approved establishing a free ferry service across the new Dare County inlet created by last month’s storm. The link aims to improve regional transportation and connect communities cut off by coastal changes.
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Raleigh
The
Highway Commission
New Inlet
Dare County
Meade
Funeral services for Justin White held in Fayetteville and Wilmington
Funeral services were held today in Fayetteville and Wilmington for Justin White 55 who died Monday. A former businessman in the area he retired to live here.
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Fayetteville
Wilmington
Justin 8. White
Merchant Abe Hirech Convicted Over Kerosene Incident
Abe Hirech, a Asheville merchant, was convicted after pouring kerosene into a milk bottle. He received a 30 day suspended sentence.
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Asheville
Abe Hirech
Made in Carolina Weeks Planned Campaign
A state campaign from May 16 to 21 aims to advertise finished North Carolina products and boost sales of home made goods. Merchants will feature home made goods and manufacturers will push sales to local merchants before May 16 to reduce unemployment and expand employment. The effort seeks to acquaint residents with state products and stimulate business for manufacturers and merchants.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Harrelson
Department of Conservation and Development
Raleigh
Col. Harrelson
North Carolina
Administrator Notice for Estate of Felix Norris
Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Felix Norris deceased late of Guilford County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the attorney T F Saunders at 711 Fairview street High Point NC on or before the 20th.
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Felix Norris
Guilford County
North Carolina
Fairview Street
High Point
N. C
T. F. Saunders
Greensboro Considers Future Plans for Rickey’s Chain
Greensboro officials discussed potential next spring plans for Rickey's Chain, though decisions remained undecided and under review.
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Greensboro
High Point Defeats Reeds High In Baseball Rout
High Point High School routed Reeds High 17 to 11 on Reeds diamond yesterday. Harold Culler played multiple positions with four hits and two runs, center fielder Weisner made a sensational fence grab, Ridge contributed four RBIs, and Reeds fought hard before facing Greensboro Friday in conference action.
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Reeds High School
Reeds
Arold Culler
Pungster
Rune
Weisner
Ridge
Greensboro High
Greensboro
Hobbs
Cceess
Michael
Culler
F Wermet
Richie
Moon Almanac Offers Planting Guide for High Point
A lunar planting schedule from a High Point author outlines best dates and signs for sowing vegetables. It notes 4 p m April 20 to April 22 as highly productive, with subsequent fair windows April 25 and 26 and a new moon promising above ground crops on May 5. It includes seed prep tips for Irish potatoes and cautions on soil quality.
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Robert
Hook
Mother’s Whisky Sales Halted Suspended Sentence
Federal Judge James C. Wilson suspended a two year sentence for Mrs. R. F. Fowler after she testified she sold whisky to support five children following her husband’s forgery conviction.
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Children Save Mother
Fort Worth
Tex
R. F. Fowler
James C. Wilson
State Vets Would Get 38 804 179 in NC Aid
Raleigh April 20. North Carolina World War veterans would receive 38 804 179 24 if Congress votes a payment to soldiers. Amounts are listed by county with Alamance 515 793 60 and Wake 1 159 825 68 among others. Total equals 38 804 179 24.
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Ney
North Carolina
Congress
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Alexander
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Beaufort
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Highway Patrolman Beaten Near Lancaster South Carolina
State Patrolman Leo Jenkins was intercepted south of Lancaster by three unidentified men after stopping a light coach with a North Carolina tag. They assaulted him with a blunt instrument, seized his pistol, and fled. A passing negro later found Jenkins unable to drive. injuries considered not serious.
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S. C
Leo Jenkins
Jenkins
North Carolina
Ater
Attendance steady in National League despite cold weather
New York reports that National League attendance averages about 12,560 per game this season aided by Cincinnati revival and Brooklyn Dodgers appeal, while the American League lags with about 9,450 per game, down from last year and 1930 levels.
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New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Dodgers
Fights Last Night Powers Upset Wins Across U S Arenas
In St Paul Frankie Battaglia 160 from Winnipeg defeated Mat Sullivan 159 by technical knockout in the 3rd round. In Indianapolis Tracy Coz 135 stopped Mickey Cohen 133 in the 7th round. In Los Angeles Baby Arizmendi 1191 2 Mexican decision Young Tommy 120 Filipino in 10 rounds. Separately Redcar England ends Sunday park game ban after long agitation.
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United Press
St. Paul
Frankie Battaglia
Winnipeg
Mat Sullivan
Los Angeles
Arizmendi
Young Tommy
Judd Urges Franker Medicine for Public Benefit
The North Carolina Medical Society opens with Dr. E B Judd urging physicians to reveal good and bad medical practices to the public. He outlines three core roles: treat the ill, lead preventive medicine and public health, and shield the public from charlatans. The session features remarks by Dr. M. L. Stevens and other medical leaders and notes the Women’s Auxiliary officers for the coming year.
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Judd
American Medical Society
North Carolina Medical Society
M. L. Stevens
Ashcon
Funk
Philadelphia
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Asheville
E. Branch
State Board of Health
J. A. McClung
Winston-Salem
J. T. Burrus
High Point
Te Board of Health
Women's Auxiliary of the Medical Society
W. P. Knight
Greensboro
Germans Press In Toul Sector As Ameri can Losses Mount
On April 20 1918 two German storm regiments attacked American forces in Orae Toul sector taking the town satellites. A counter attack reclaimed positions after heavy fighting. German bulletin claims 183 American prisoners and near 1000 American losses. Pershing cites 300 American losses and German losses more than double. In Lys sector German attacks persist with violence and small gains but Allied lines hold.
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Toul
U. S
Pershing
Lys
Opening games draw big crowds in Southeastern League action
In Columbus Georgia crowds overflowed parks at Selma and Mobile. Fisher of Mobile limited Jackson to four hits as Mobile won 6 to 2. Mills Mobile drove in two runs with a triple and three singles. Macon beat Columbus 5 to 4 after outhitting the visitors. A 3,536 crowd watched Selma defeat Montgomery 6 to 2, despite Montgomery's 15 to 10 advantage in hits and many stranded runners.
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Columbus, Ga
Selma
Mobile
Fisher Mobile
Jackson
McClung
Reid
Mills
Macon
Columbus
Montgomery
Alabama Capitols
Hawaii residents demand higher quality goods
People of Hawaii insist on better qualities of merchandise than in the past, urging improved standards and selection to elevate local shopping.
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Hawaii
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